hi vertebrae, (i like typing your name with one hand! )

the problem with how i hold a book is determined by two things. first, even tho i have bifocals, they are old and no good so i have to take my glasses off to read a book, and hold it close to my face to be able to see the words. i do use the "L" shaped hold on the book tho, mostly.

the other is that at night at that client's house, the only lights left on at night are two "sunk in" ones in the ceiling in the kitchen, way across the room. us aides have to sit in a loveseat right by the client's bedroom door so we can hear her calling us. so i have to hold the book a certain way to see the words. it's hard to do!!! <sigh>

i won't be able to afford getting a book and the book on tape both, but am looking forward to checking out the books on tape when i can afford a tape player. i'll go to the library and see what kind of device i need to get to play them.

i do have a concern about that tho. this client is sorta mean and she "tests" us aides to see if we are awake by saying our name very very softly. i may just go ahead and get the tape/books on tape and tell her to speak louder because i am "listening" to a book!!! (now where do i get the courage to do that?! lol )

thank you so much for your concern with me and my reading problems. it means a lot to me. please take care and have a good week.

DA